Standing Desk Benefits

An Australian study published in August 2018 surveying 230 desk workers found that spending more time standing and moving around rather than sitting could potentially help prevent obesity-related diseases such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Ultimately, this could also increase life expectancy. A sedentary lifestyle has been linked with poorer health; however, other studies (NHS study, Exeter University study, University College London study and Curtin University study) have warned against over-hyping standing up as an alternative to sitting down, as there are some downsides. After a couple of hours of standing still, workers often complain of muscle aches and swelling in the lower legs. The ideal scenario is to change often from sitting to standing and, preferably, to moving around, with frequent walking breaks.

While some standing desk models can be extremely expensive, there are many affordable solutions that shouldn’t put employers off investing in them. If you work from home on a freelance/self-employed basis, a height adjustable desk may help your productivity with a small capital outlay.

Best Standing Desk: Twitter Recommendations

Twitter is a great source for recommendations for products; when it comes to standing desks, users including teachers and freelancers recommend: